×

Almandine
Almandine

Unakite
Unakite



ADD
Compare
X
Almandine
X
Unakite

Almandine and Unakite Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.302.85-3.20
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
none
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Not Available

Almandine and Unakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine and Unakite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Almandine and Unakite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • >

Almandine and Unakite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine and Unakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine and Unakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine is 2.85-3.20 whereas that of Unakite is 2.85-3.20.